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How It’s Made Mini-Episodes: Pliers Channel: The Science Channel Length: 307 Date: May 01, 2011 Pliers date back to about 2,000 BC; Ancient drawings show Greek gods using pliers at the forge. In this minisode of How It’s Made, find out how on...

How It’s Made Mini-Episodes: Silver-Plated Teapots Channel: The Science Channel Length: 307 Date: May 01, 2011 In this minisode of How It’s Made, find out how silver-plated tea pots are created. The Mayans began using teapots over 2600 years ago, and they&a...

How It’s Made Mini-Episodes: Stainless Steel Channel: The Science Channel Length: 307 Date: May 01, 2011 Stainless steel was invented in the early 20th century. The key ingredient, chrome, forms a protective oxide film on the surface. In this minisode...

How It’s Made Mini-Episodes: Refrigerators Channel: The Science Channel Length: 304 Date: May 01, 2011 Before refrigeration, people stored food in underground cellars or shacks filled with snow and ice. In the early 1900s, a cooling machine was inve...

How It’s Made Mini-Episodes: Laboratory Glassware Channel: The Science Channel Length: 307 Date: May 01, 2011 Glass beakers, test tubes, pipettes, petri dishes, and vials are the workhorses of science labs. In this minisode of How It’s Made, find out how p...

How It’s Made Mini-Episodes: Traditional Snow Shoes Channel: The Science Channel Length: 306 Date: May 01, 2011 Historians believe the ancestors of North American native peoples brought snowshoes with them when they migrated from Asia 4,000 years ago. In this...

How It’s Made Mini-Episodes: Donuts Channel: The Science Channel Length: 307 Date: May 01, 2011 Donuts used to be called "oily cakes," because they were deep fried in pork fat. Now, donuts come in two basic types: yeast donuts, and cake donut...

Monster Bug Wars Clips: Green Ants vs. Paper Wasps Channel: The Science Channel Length: 187 Date: April 20, 2011 Watch to see what happens when a gang of Green Ants crosses paths with a pack of Paper Wasps.

Monster Bug Wars: Tiger Leech vs. Freshwater Crab Channel: The Science Channel Length: 206 Date: April 20, 2011 What happens when a flesh-sucking Tiger Leech crosses paths with a tough Freshwater Crab, armed with a super strong claw? One of these predators i...

Monster Bug Wars: Paper Wasps Channel: The Science Channel Length: 109 Date: April 20, 2011 Paper Wasps are the attack helicopters of the insect world, hovering patiently while they wait to strike, kill and feed.

Monster Bug Wars: Underwater Predators Channel: The Science Channel Length: 180 Date: April 20, 2011 Meet a couple of tough predators: the Freshwater Crab, and the Tiger Leech. The Crab is armed with rock-hard armor and super strong claws; the Tig...

Monster Bug Wars: Pocket-Sized Battle Channel: The Science Channel Length: 152 Date: April 16, 2011 Watch as these two miniature predators of the jungle battle it out to the death: the Spitting Spider and the Jumping Spider.

Oddities: Lamp Search Channel: The Science Channel Length: 159 Date: April 16, 2011 Edgar, an enthusiastic Obscura customer, visits the shop in search of a very special desk lamp.

Oddities: Lamp Search Channel: The Science Channel Length: 159 Date: April 16, 2011 Edgar, an enthusiastic Obscura customer, visits the shop in search of a very special desk lamp.

Monster Bug Wars: Grey Tree Runner Mantis Channel: The Science Channel Length: 179 Date: April 16, 2011 Incredible camouflage, huge eyes, lightning speed, and ultra-strong raptorial legs give the Grey Tree Runner Mantis the upper hand against predato...

Monster Bug Wars: Ogre vs. Assassin Channel: The Science Channel Length: 137 Date: April 16, 2011 An Ogre-Faced Spider and an Assassin bug fight to the death!

Monster Bug Wars: Ogre-Faced Spider Channel: The Science Channel Length: 175 Date: April 16, 2011 The Ogre-Faced spider not only has incredible night vision due to its unique eye structure, but also spins an intricate, expandable web that can b...

Monster Bug Wars: Super Model of the Spider World Channel: The Science Channel Length: 127 Date: April 16, 2011 Gorgeous, huge, and equipped with incredible jumping power, the Green Jumping Spider can launch herself up to 20 times her own body length when at...

Oddities: Truly Disturbing Channel: The Science Channel Length: 144 Date: April 16, 2011 Although her work was previously turned down by Obscura, Rachel has a new type of artwork to present for sale. Will Evan and Mike decide to add a ...

Stuff You Should Know: Mirror Neurons Channel: The Science Channel Length: 60 Date: April 16, 2011 We learn from observation. Chuck and Josh discuss how mirror neurons work.

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